Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul and Giveaway: Too Faced, Tarte, Urban Decay

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmqBPjCtco] I found makeup, skincare, nail polish, and hair-care from brands like Too Faced (Born This Way foundation and two bronzers), Tarte (eyeshadow palette), Urban Decay (all nighter foundation), Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Turbo and mask kits, Almay (mascaras, foundation, eyeshadow), Kardashians Beauty (all new, sealed, from lips to powder), Lorac (liners)… *Give Away:…

Urban Decay All Nighter GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ga9E1-wULg&w=560&h=315] As part of my foundation test-a-thon, I demo and review the Urban Decay All Nighter in the video above.  I’ve also tried the Naked Skin, Too Faced Born This Way, and Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous foundations- see my posts and videos, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog and channel. While…

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation demo and review GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VYI46tKKwc&w=560&h=315] This is a Too Faced Born This Way Foundation demo and review- because I’ve been bragging about it so much, I decided to do a wear test and see if it’s really worth it…it is.  I’ve been eying it for a while, and have been debating whether or not I’m a $42 foundation…

Urban Decay Naked Foundation and Dior Show Mascara Dupe GRWM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQRQpAPHJo&w=560&h=315] The Urban Decay Naked foundation lasted well over 8 hours and only began to separate or cake on the cheeks.  The Dior Show dupe is the BlackHeart Lengthening Mascara- from the brush to the formula.

Feria Smokey Pastels Smokey Blue Fail

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puttRv2dFrY&w=560&h=315] When I finally decided on a Feria Smokey Pastels color, Smokey Blue, I was so very disappointed that, like all Feria Boxed colors, it did not deliver.  I was given this deep bold blue, not the silvery pastel blue shown on the box.  Each and every time I have tried Feria boxed hair…

Types of Clay Masks

China White Clay– a delicate type of Kaolin clay that’s great for normal or dry skin-types because it does not draw oil or moisture from the skin like other types of clay. French Green Clay, a type of Illite clay that is great for oily skin because it does draw oil from pores. Bentonite: a…

Reading Beauty

Bobbi Brown’s books are always an informative, straight to the point, easy read.  I think I’ve read them all.  The only one that left me wanting more was Everything Eyes…I felt like it wasn’t everything. I’ve just read Pretty Powerful– a very quick read with no-filler tips and insight for anyone wanting to know more…

How I Bleach and Tone My Hair:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpKXeZVrYho&w=560&h=315] I do the bleaching process in 2 days, using L’Oreal 30vol Developer and either Quick Blue Bleach Powder for on-scalp or Super Oreal Blanc for off-scalp. To tone I use Wella T18 and a 20vol cream developer, leaving it on for 30min. I do the bleaching process in two days, then wait a…

Empties

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gejZ29ZFV1U&w=560&h=315] Noooo, my fav’s just so happen to be the Empties! L.A. Girl Matte Polish, Sally Hansen Big Smokey Top Coat, Garnier Anti-Puff Roller, and Peter Thomas Roth Anti Aging Cellular Repair Eye Gel and De-Spot.  I will repurchase everything but the matte nail polish.

Makeup Brushes

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ProlCgJrbSI&w=560&h=315] Types of Makeup Brushes A. Face Brushes: -Foundation: e.l.f. foundation brush and duo fiber Small Stippling Brush and MAC’s 190 foundation brush. -Mineral Powder: e.l.f. (Bare Minerals Kabuki shown in intro and outro picture) -Concealer: MAC (love e.l.f. Flawless Concealer brush, not shown). -Powder: MAC 129 and Sonia Kashuk -Bronzer: e.l.f. (misplaced MAC…